I agree completely. That extra bit of tension is nice. It’s a small but noticeable thing that adds to the uniqueness of this unusual bass.
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Gibson Ripper Club!
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I agree completely. That extra bit of tension is nice. It’s a small but noticeable thing that adds to the uniqueness of this unusual bass.
2.25 - i'm building my own & the 3 point bridge i've got on hand has that overall spacing. I could be wrong, but that's usually a standard.
The Ripper uses the standard Gibson 3 Point Bridge. The Hipshot SuperTone 3 Point Bridge is a direct replacement that I have used and the spacing listed in the specs for that bridge is .687 between the centers of each string. Hope this helps.
There's one sitting up at [Invalid or Expired Link Removed], GA that has piqued my casual interest. Casual because I literally have no more room for additional instruments, but since a friend works up there, I might drive up to go play it for a bit and cause him trouble. It sounds like it's been kinda trashed and modded; someone needs to go talk the price down and save it!
Same shop where I found my Ibanez BTB7 and '60 P basses, and there's also a Warrior 5 there currently. Metro ATL bassists may be a special bunch.
Same shop where I found my Ibanez BTB7 and '60 P basses, and there's also a Warrior 5 there currently. Metro ATL bassists may be a special bunch.
Rescued this '76 Gibson Ripper bass (with original case!) from a local pawn shop a few days ago! This baby has tons of low end! My favorite tones on the rotary switch are positions 1 & 3.
The specs I quoted came from the Hipshot web site. Here is the link to the Gibson replacement bass bridge. SuperTone Gibson® Bass Replacement Bridge
I am not affiliated with this company in any way. I have used their products. The bridge fits the standard Gibson 3 Point Bridge that came on my bass and the string spacing is identical. However, the Hipshot replacement is only anchored at two points and is also larger than the original Gibson bridge. (On the Hipshot 3 Point variant, the third point is accounted for by the forward size of the bridge but is not actually anchored at the third point.) For anyone considering this product, the larger size makes the original bridge cover unworkable and the correct mounting bolts (metric or standard) must be utilized for one's particular bass. Other than that, it is a drop in replacement.
I am not affiliated with this company in any way. I have used their products. The bridge fits the standard Gibson 3 Point Bridge that came on my bass and the string spacing is identical. However, the Hipshot replacement is only anchored at two points and is also larger than the original Gibson bridge. (On the Hipshot 3 Point variant, the third point is accounted for by the forward size of the bridge but is not actually anchored at the third point.) For anyone considering this product, the larger size makes the original bridge cover unworkable and the correct mounting bolts (metric or standard) must be utilized for one's particular bass. Other than that, it is a drop in replacement.
Not sure if this is best place to ask this but anyone know where to find ferrules for a Ripper so I can string through the body? These are the only ones I'm seeing and they seem kinda pricey, is there a cheaper way of doing this..? Gibson Ripper 1973-1983 Nickel Vintage Style Bass Ferrules
That is a lot of money for those little things. However, do not connect your strings to the bridge. That can be done. Sounds different. Most importantly, it can cause the lugs that the bridge connects to in the body to loosen and pull out. It may or may not, but it has happened to some people. That's and expensive repair! $40 dollars is a rip off, but cheap insurance.
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I just got a pair of Wilde L90 pickups for my Gibson Ripper Bass. I don't know anything about wiring pickups so I'm going to have a local guitar shop do it. Please let me know if anyone has thoughts/suggestions on how they should be wired. Maybe its a simple process but I just don't know. Thank you!
I'm somewhat old school. I was attracted to the Ripper because Rick Danko was a fan of them and played one on the Last Waltz. I don't think that Gibson ever matched an amp to the Ripper. The rage for all self-respecting bass players when the Ripper was in its prime was the Ampeg SVT with at least one 8x10 cabinet and that's what Danko used, though I think I remember reading somewhere that he had one cabinet cut into two 4x10s for flexibility and portability. I prefer playing one through an SVT-VR with an Ampeg 8x10 cabinet at practice or when the venue justifies. Most of the gigs we play, however, are one night affairs with a small stage that doesn't justify that effort or space. In that case, I bring an Ampeg Micro-SVT stack. That said, I've played it through multiple house amps and systems with good effect and also own an Orange Terror Bass Head paired with an Orange 2x12 Isobaric Cabinet. I love playing the Ripper through any combination!
I just pulled my first store bought Amp out of the closet. Music Man 130 Guitar head w/reverb. (that was all the money I had, price was right) Came w/MM 115 cab. Never liked it. Not sound right w/2 X 12, or 4 X 10. I took it to our practice location so I would not have to constantly shuffle my Peavey Bass 400 and 4 X 10 up and down the elevator.
Hooked the MM up to 2 Peavey mains w/15" Altecs. We just use the monitors for practice. Sounded really good. That MM tube head is a beast. No problem playing Bass through it. Talk about a lot of weight!. I never thought the MM 130 was a great sounding amp for guitar, but it is powerful. Probably need pedals to get decent guitar tone. Bass would really rumble w/it and those 2 15's
Hooked the MM up to 2 Peavey mains w/15" Altecs. We just use the monitors for practice. Sounded really good. That MM tube head is a beast. No problem playing Bass through it. Talk about a lot of weight!. I never thought the MM 130 was a great sounding amp for guitar, but it is powerful. Probably need pedals to get decent guitar tone. Bass would really rumble w/it and those 2 15's
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Greg Lake's bass sound post #57
Greg Lake went all Hi-Fi circa 1974
Crown amps (2,000 watts), JBL Cabs/Speakers and Lansing Horns for BSS tour
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Does anyone know if I can top load an old school Ripper bridge or do you suggest stringing through the body..? I've heard it can cause the lugs that the bridge connects to in the body to loosen and pull out.
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